When asked whether long-standing rumours of her affairs with girls were true, she said, "Yeah," adding: "Let’s say women are more sensual."

Harry, who enjoyed a long-term relationship with fellow band member Chris Stein, did not name any of her female lovers. She also insisted that her most enduring relationships had been with men and that she longed to fall in love again.

"I don’t know if I have any specific requirements," she said. "Just somebody nice, who has a good sense of humour and loves to have sex. What more could you ask for?"

Debbie said that some of her most satisfying sexual experiences happened with women, though she prefers relationships with men.